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spooky Synonyms

Another word for spooky

Choosing another word for spooky depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Sinister or ghostly in a way that causes fear and uneasiness; eerie or uncanny.

Usage Example

"The abandoned Victorian house on the hill looked particularly eerie under the pale moonlight."

Strongest
eerie
creepy
Strong
uncanny
ghostly
sinister
macabre
weird
ghoulish
Weak
spectral
unearthly

• adjective (Context 2)

Easily frightened, startled, or made nervous (especially of a horse or other animal).

Usage Example

"The young mare is still quite skittish around loud traffic and sudden movements."

Strongest
skittish
jumpy
Strong
flighty
nervous
high-strung
jittery
edgy
timid
Weak
restive

Opposites of spooky

The opposite of spooky shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

calm
steady
placid
comforting
inviting
docile
welcoming
even-tempered
See all opposites of spooky

• Nearby Words

spookfish
spookily
spookiness
spooky
spool
spooling
spoon

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spooky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spooky
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